Vision - Propane

Leading the industry as the most popular alternative fuel school bus, Blue Bird’s next generation Propane-Powered Vision bus, a fully integrated and purpose-built Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) bus, is engineered to the same exacting standards as other Blue Bird products. This award-winning bus is powered by the Ford 6.8L engine, which is designed and engineered to operate on propane utilizing the ROUSH CleanTech Liquid Propane Autogas Fuel System. As many satisfied customers can affirm, propane autogas is a safe, clean and affordable alternative fuel with an established infrastructure system throughout North America.

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50,000 PSI Frame Rails

The Blue Bird
Vision is equipped with 50,000 PSI C-channel steel frame rails, giving this bus
major stability and durability for increased performance.

Steel Front and Rear Bumpers

The Blue
Bird Vision features all-steel front and rear bumpers for added safety and
durability. Our bumpers are also the largest bumpers in the
industry!

Standard Colorado Rack Test Compliance

Our buses meet the Colorado Rack Test rollover specifications in
their standard configuration, not as an option like the competition. This
highlights the strength of the core bus design.

Enhanced Defrost Air Flow

Engineered
to thaw the higher section of the windshield faster for increased visibility in
inclement weather.

EPA & CARB Certified

Blue Bird's
propane-powered Vision is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Quality and Durability

Building off Blue Bird’s purpose-built product strategy for maximum
quality and optimization, the Blue Bird Vision body design
includes exclusive features that directly enhance safety and durability
for increased overall value.

Most Fuel Efficient Engines

Blue Bird
strives to help fleets save money with the industry's most fuel efficient and
EPA compliant engines.

Fuel Tank Between Frame Rails

The fuel
tank is strategically mounted between the frame rails for added safety and
durability.

Industry's Best Paint Warranty

Multiple Seat Plans

A variety of seat
plans and configurations are available, including track seating and special
needs options, offering our customers optimal flexibility to meet specific
passenger needs.

Ergonomic Driver's Cockpit

The cockpit
has been designed to comfortably fit virtually any body size. The cockpit
dashboard is the same as our All American buses for seamless driver
transition.

Serviceability

Blue Bird's purpose-built chassis further enhances the best-in-class turning radius and allows Blue Bird to provide the greatest custom options as our chassis is specifically designed for bus applications.

Network of Service Centers

With a large network of service centers across North America, your Blue
Bird bus will always get the maintenance and repairs it needs in a
timely manner. To find a service center near you, visit the find a dealer page.

Proven Body Design

The Vision shares many body parts with the Blue Bird All American, resulting in a reduction in parts and service complexity.

Factory Trained Technicians

Blue Bird maintains a tradition of leading the school bus industry in both quantity and quality of technical training offered to our customers.

Easy Service Access

The Vision’s engine compartment is easily accessible from any angle for
greater ease of service. The Vision’s hood is also lightweight and is
easily lifted by a single operator.

Redesigned Body Electrical

Special Needs

The Blue Bird Vision school bus delivers exceptional safety and stability, making this bus an excellent choice for your special needs applications. This bus is ready to be equipped with a variety of options to suit the needs of any passenger.

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Recessed Wheelchair Track

ADA-Compliant Lifts

Smooth operating,
ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts from suppliers including Braun and Ricon are
available for any of Blue Bird's buses.

With today's tight school budgets, using a transportation fuel that saves taxpayers money, keeps
the environment clean, and keeps jobs within our national borders is a win-win for everyone.
Plus, our drivers love how quiet the propane buses perform. The school district expects to save
$123,000 in fuel costs for the 20 new propane buses in 2012 alone.